Comment on Jennifer C's review:

Too long

Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

I had the short version of these pads for two seasons and I loved them. When they needed replacing I ordered these thinking it would be nice to have more protection, but they were way too long. I’m 5’6. They restricted the movement of my ankles and I couldn’t position my feet correctly. If

Comment on Brett Day's review:

Great shin guards

Familiarity: I've used it several times

As the many gouges can attest, these shin guards work! I have a nasty habit of coming off my pedals and getting whacked in the chins and I'd hate to think of the damage to my legs if I wasn't wearing these. Nice set of adjustable straps, seems to fit true to size. I'm really happy with these shin guards and wouldn't ride without them.

Comment on Jason's review:

Pretty Awesome!

Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer

These shin/knee guards are killer. They have great protection and look rad. Now I don't mountain bike and use them while flying a parachute down a mountain. They do a great job protecting my legs when I kick bushes at 35mph. I even riveted a gopro mount into the knee for some sick shots. All in all a great piece of gear at an awesome price. They don't seem to move much at all which is great. I only have one issue with them. (Photo Attached) The way the straps connects on it is just a plastic clip. I just know this clip is going to break in the future, it just seems like it is poorly engineered. Let me say it is pretty beefy but once that clip breaks you will have to buy new shin guards because they will no longer stay on. You can however set them how you like them and then just slip them on similar to a soccer shin guard.

Comment on Daniel Maus's review:

Launch your meat.

Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer

Fit: True to size

I have used these shin guards specifically for Downhill/Freeride for years now and I loved them! I have taken many serious hits and lower legs have always been protected to the max. They fit true to size and are adjustable as well to secure the fit even better. Great hard shell pads.

Comment on Ryan Logan's review:

RoboCop!

Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer

If you are like me, then you strap these bad boys on because you have a tendency to hit the dirt while riding your mountain bike. I used to wear a thinner enduro-style set of knee pads but upgraded to these awesome pads as the jumps got bigger and the falls got more painful. These protect from above your knee all the way down to your ankles. The padding on the back of the hard plastic shell does a great job of absorbing impacts and now I don't have to worry about tearing up my lower legs when I crash. While you can peddle in these, I would not recommend it for anything more than a short hill to get on top of the bike park jump line. Sure, you are going to look like something out of RoboCop, but your shins will thank you at the end of the season!

If you have any questions about these pads, or any other bike protection on the site, please contact me directly.

Comment on Talon A.'s review:

I have no complaints

Familiarity: I've used it several times

I have been riding downhill for years and have the scars on my shins to prove it.... finally decided to break down and get some shin guards when I put a huge gash in my leg on the first ride this season. These guards are great, easy to clasp, they don't rub my skin off anywhere, and I am not sure what some other people here are doing wrong but I put these on in the morning and dont take them off until its too dark to ride and I never have to adjust them or pull them up. Stop contemplating, just get them, you will not be dissapointed, and your shins will thank you later.

Comment on Ryan Johnstone's review:

Great value for money!

Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer

I have this FOX lunch guards since 12th Aug 2008. Great value for money. Feels easy and comfortable when they are on unlikes other brands guards. They stays in place even if you are doing drops. This guards had already saved me from a few bad ass falls and it has now got some deep cut battles scar on them. I am 1.78 meter and I am using X/XL size. It provides full length of protection for your legs. Can't ask for more.

Comment on Bryan Lee's review:

Still going strong!

I have used these for 3 seasons now and they are still going strong despite numerous diggers. At 5'5" and 130 lbs, I wear the S/M and had to tighten the straps down to the very end of the velcro. Looking forward to season 4!

Comment on Shae's productImage:

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Very Robust Knee/Shin guards

Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer

These things are not the most comfortable pads around, but they don't move and protect both knee and shin from big rock impact. Mine have several large dings on the shins where rocks have bounced with no damage to my legs. Great Pads!

Comment on Patrick Mulligan's review:

Good protection

I used the Fox Launch Knee/Shin pads for a couple of seasons DH riding, they held up well and took plenty of abuse.

I did have a few issues with them, the first was I was always pulling them up, they would slide down my leg while pedaling, they stayed close enough to where they needed to be that I didn't feel like I would not be protected in a crash so it was more of an annoyance. The second issue is related to the first, when they would slide down they would rest on the top of my foot and dig in creating a hot spot that would eventually get pretty raw if I let the pads rest there too long. This issue does not effect everyone, it is really based on your leg length.

Comment on Chris A.'s review:

Solid

Familiarity: I returned this product before using it

I never used them. I opted for something else. But these are very long and would provide good protection for going down hill. I don't think I would want to pedal a lot in them just because they go clear to my foot. they are solid and have lots of vents. I would use them for DH.

Comment on Matt's review:

Comfy, don't move around

Familiarity: I've used it several times

I purchased these so I wouldn't slam my colossal platforms into my shins. These are the first leg/shin pads I have ever purchased and so far, I would not buy a different pair. The cross strap system hold the pads in place while pedaling, jumping, etc. Venting is not too bad, minimal sweating. As far as protection, they seem pretty bomber...I haven't wrecked bad enough to really try the safety aspect yet. However, just having the pads has given me more confidence to go bigger and faster without fearing pedal smack or wicked road rash on my knees. I would recommend these pads to others!

Comment on swagbrdr's review:

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Built to shred

I've used these guards for 2 1/2 years now- over three summer seasons. I've done all day sit and spins and 3 day downhill marathons at the bike park. They practically look the same as they did when I first bought them, but that's not to say they haven't seen their fair share of limbs, rocks, crashes, and washes.

They were perfectly comfortable for about two years. Then, this summer, they've just seen too much dirt and sweat and now they chaffe above the knee. Had I been shuttling with them the whole time, I think they would still be perfectly fine, but I hike and pedal all around and even do some trail maintenance with them on to keep the poison ivy and briars off my leg.

They are pretty hot when it's 100F out, but not suffocating. They do hold a lot of sweat and become weighted as a ride progresses and can shift down. I think other guards could be more comfortable against the skin, but the coverage on these seems hard to beat and I like the open back strap design for heat management and ease of removal. Whether or not I try a different set next, I'll still recommend that others try these guards. I've been impressed and they have saved my shin from many of Straitline shin strikes that can usually ruin your day.

Comment on Zack S.'s review:

Pretty Good.

These are pretty good. Do slide down a bit after wearing for a while, but have provided the need protection. Comfortable to wear, but rubs and leaves a mark near the top of the knee. Overall, worth buying.

Comment on Randal K.'s review:

Overall good.

Overall a pretty good choice. However there are a few things about these that I wish I would have known before. The protection is great, but the ankle strap, and the bottom of the guard eat away at your ankle to where they are raw. If you buy these hightop or mid top socks are a must. And if you get dirt behind them it makes it even worse. If I were to do it again I would have gone for the six six ones.

Comment on KC Deane's review:

Looking for some knee/shin guards that fit...

Looking for some knee/shin guards that fit snug or stay in place very well for riverboarding. Do these fit the bill? Would they work well in the water and protect from rocks? Others seem to use the sixsixone's but complain the slide down in the rapids.

Have an answer for Strongbow?

I've never used them for water sports but I have been caught in a few rain storms while riding as well as having to walk through some knee deep water crossings before and they've never slipped. The foam liner doesn't get water logged but I don't know how well or how long it will last after repeated prolonged water exposure and submersion.

Comment on Rob Kuhn's answer:

I'm sure decisions have been made by now, but for future reference I'll offer that these things hold tons of water when washed or sweat drenched. Also, the elastic straps will stretch when wet. This causes them to slide down my leg once I've started sweating a good bit.